Obituaries

John W. Dahm

John W. Dahm

Jul 24, 2020

John William Dahm entered his eternal resting place on July 24, 2020 at home in Oconomowoc with his wife, Janet, by his side. John was born to John and Gaynell Dahm and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois. He graduated from Oak Park High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska. John...

Gloria J. Schmaelzle

Gloria J. Schmaelzle

Jul 23, 2020

Gloria J. Schmaelzle, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on June 14, 1938 to Herbert and Marge (Leenow) Schmaelzle in Milwaukee. Gloria is survived by her cousins and friends. She retired from the Electric Company. A private burial will be held Pinelawn Memorial Park and a Celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held...

Warren R. Pike

Warren R. Pike

Jul 22, 2020

Warren R. Pike, age 86, passed away on July 22, 2020 surrounded by family at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in Waukesha, WI on December 3, 1933 to Louis and Blodwen Pike. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret “Marty”; his children Wendy Roberts, Kurt Pike, Laurie (Mark) Zachow, and Kathy (Craig) Fleming; his grandchildren Joshua...

Beverly J. Olson

Beverly J. Olson

Jul 21, 2020

Beverly J. Olson, age 88, passed away on July 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 13, 1932 to Henry and Dorthy Lathrop in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her children, Tina, Brian, Debby (Ken), Denise (Blake), and Diana (Jim); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchildren, with 3 more expecting. She is...

Mark W Lewek

Mark W Lewek

Jul 18, 2020

Mark W. Lewek, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Oconomowoc on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee on November 4, 1954 to Alvin and Ruth Lewek. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Marge; his children, Todd Lewek, Jason Lewek, Erin Eckes and Alex Eckes; his fur...

Margaret Ann Kokan

Margaret Ann Kokan

Jul 17, 2020

Margaret Ann (Hensel) Kokan was born April 1, 1930 in Dousman to Herbert and Louise Hensel (nee Will). Margaret married Anthony Kokan on March 7, 1953 at Dr. Martin Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc. Marge was employed at the Dousman Bank for 29 years. She was the Dousman Village Clerk for 12 years and deputy clerk for 7 years. Marge...

Kathleen M.  Staudt

Kathleen M. Staudt

Jul 14, 2020

Kathleen M. Staudt (Griesmer), age 90, passed away on July 14, 2020, surrounded by her family at Agrace Hospice. She was born on June 26, 1930 to William and Aldean (Jeffords) Griesmer in Mapleton, WI. Kathleen is survived by children Kent Staudt, Greg Staudt, Jay Staudt, Michele (Rich) Joseph; grandchildren Jeremy (Chrisy) Staudt, Nick Staudt, Brent Staudt, Ryan (Jessica)...

Gaile Jayne Misiak

Gaile Jayne Misiak

Jul 11, 2020

Gaile Jayne Misiak, age 73, passed away at Shorehaven Memory Care on Saturday, July 11, 2020 after battling her illness for several years. She was born on August 17, 1946 to Bonnie and Earl Beaty in Bremerton, Washington. Gaile was a loving wife and mother. She dedicated her life to her family and friends. Gaile loved to cook and...

Trudy Muris

Trudy Muris

Jul 9, 2020

Natalie “Trudy” Muris, 84, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020 at her son's home after a short illness following heart surgery. Trudy was born on October 10, 1935 to Elsa Goll Neth and George J. Neth in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her husband Chuck; children Scott (Susan) Vilter, Joan Vilter, and Linda (Mark) Carlson;...

Thomas E. Leemon

Thomas E. Leemon

Jul 9, 2020

Thomas E. Leemon (“Tom”), 77, of Oconomowoc, died peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Leemon and Matilda Rogers; and his brother Leslie J. Leemon. Tom is survived by his loving wife and best friend Kathleen (Kathie) F. Leemon (Burkard);...

Neva Loy  Bolstad

Neva Loy Bolstad

Jul 5, 2020

Neva Loy (Smith) Bolstad, age 84, passed away on July 5, 2020 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She was born on November 4, 1935 to DeVerne and Opal Smith in Viola, Wisconsin. Neva is survived by her children Peg Ledman, Jeffrey (Peggy) Bolstad, Kevin (JoAnn) Bolstad, Larry (Dawn) Bolstad, and Dawn (Fred) Schmitter; grandchildren Zachariah, Dezi, Megan, Jordan, Rachel Ann, Roman,...

Richard J. Keepman

Richard J. Keepman

Jul 3, 2020

Richard J. Keepman (“Rich”), 74, of Oconomowoc, died peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 3, 2020. Rich was a proud and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, U.S. Army war veteran, and “friend of Bill W.” In the last several years, he loved nothing more than to be with his...

Paul E. Culver

Paul E. Culver

Jun 30, 2020

Paul passed into the arms of Jesus on June 30, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Vieva Culver. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Kristine (nee Hanson) of 52 years. Dearest father of Angela (James) Sharkey, Julie (Andy)...

Hannah E. Cherney

Hannah E. Cherney

Jun 22, 2020

Hannah E. Cherney, age 98, passed away on June 22, 2020. Hannah was born on October 25, 1921 to John and Andrea Louden in Alliance, Nebraska. Hannah is survived by her children Madelyn Robins of Sullivan, WI and Amber Hutchinson of Laramie, WY; 3 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother Leroy Louden and sister Neoma Youngkin. Further survived by...

Mary Ann Joesphine Powondra

Mary Ann Joesphine Powondra

Jun 20, 2020

WATERTOWN - Mary Ann Joesphine Powondra, age 89, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, June 20th at Marquardt Nursing Home in Watertown. She was born March 8, 1931, in Milwaukee to Florian and Mary Powondra. Mary Ann grew up in Milwaukee where her parents owned and operated a funeral home. She cared deeply for people, and animals. She was always...

Rosemary Loppnow

Rosemary Loppnow

Jun 19, 2020

Rosemary Loppnow, age 81 of Ixonia, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 19, 2020. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Don, her children Jolynn (Les) Phillips, Sandy (Matt) Tripi, Christine (Tim) Pruetz, Dean (Kathy) Loppnow and her daughter-in-law Kandy Loppnow. She is further survived by 15 Grandchildren and 27 Great- Grandchildren. Rose...

Dorothy Mertens

Dorothy Mertens

Jun 13, 2020

Mertens, Dorothy, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020. There will be a happy reunion and singing in Heaven with her husband, Paul and also her parents, Charles and Ollie Bieber; her four brothers Ferris, Eddie, Loren, and Alvin Bieber; sisters-in-law and many other relatives. Dorothy was born on May...

Robert  Lee Ross

Robert Lee Ross

Jun 13, 2020

OCONOMOWOC, WI - Robert Lee Ross, age 81, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday, June 13, at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1938 in Mitchell, SD to Claude and Lorena Ross. He grew up in Mitchell, SD, graduating from Mitchell High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958....

Samantha Rose Mcmullen

Samantha Rose Mcmullen

Jun 12, 2020

Samantha Rose McMullen, age 23, of Oconomowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020. Samantha is survived by her parents, John and Diana (Hoisington) McMullen; her brother, JD McMullen; her grandparents, Mary McMullen and David Hoisington, Sr.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, friends; and her beloved pets, Chester, Peggy and Peanut. She is preceded in death by her...

Charlie Jane Whitrock

Charlie Jane Whitrock

Jun 10, 2020

Charlie Jane Whitrock went on to eternal life on June 10, 2020. She was born on June 2, 2020 in Waukesha to Melanie Skow and Colin Whitrock. Though she was only here a short time, she was so loved and always had a smile on her face. We looked forward to spending a lifetime with her, now we will...